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MyMission

(2,000 posts)
Wed Sep 27, 2023, 07:51 AM Sep 2023

Can anyone share some "finger food" appetizer recipes?

I'm looking for some easy recipes and ideas for sweet or savory food appetizers and snacks for an evening event in a few weeks (I'm managing the event.) There's a baking club within this group, and we're hoping to make most of the food ourselves.

So far, someone is making pakora's, and someone else is doing a zucchini bread, and also brownies. A cheese platter with fruit is also being served.

I would appreciate any suggestions and recipes you can offer.

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Can anyone share some "finger food" appetizer recipes? (Original Post) MyMission Sep 2023 OP
I buy the Doritos MOMFUDSKI Sep 2023 #1
Sounds good MyMission Sep 2023 #19
A Quick Cheese spread ProudMNDemocrat Sep 2023 #2
Thanks for the recipe MyMission Sep 2023 #20
I have made both of these recipes and they were a hit with my gang and pretty easy to make Diamond_Dog Sep 2023 #3
Blue cheese breadsticks FalloutShelter Sep 2023 #4
Oooooh. I'm gonna try this one Nittersing Sep 2023 #13
They look fabulous and easy MyMission Sep 2023 #21
They are both. FalloutShelter Sep 2023 #26
Easy: Dates wrapped in bacon mtngirl47 Sep 2023 #5
+1 TeamProg Sep 2023 #15
Sounds wonderful MyMission Sep 2023 #22
Tortilla -flour AKwannabe Sep 2023 #6
or jalapeno pinwheels Nittersing Sep 2023 #14
Excellent option MyMission Sep 2023 #23
Dates and pecans: mucifer Sep 2023 #7
Wow, this one's a winner! MyMission Sep 2023 #24
Black bean/corn/feta dip bamagal62 Sep 2023 #8
Another excellent suggestion MyMission Sep 2023 #25
Assuming these are served from a table, how about grape jelly meatballs in a crockpot? davsand Sep 2023 #9
The 2nd recipe will work for me MyMission Sep 2023 #27
A round of brie cyclonefence Sep 2023 #10
A great suggestion MyMission Sep 2023 #28
Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs with Goat Cheese and honey. sinkingfeeling Sep 2023 #11
Sounds yummy MyMission Sep 2023 #29
My go to is atomic buffalo turds thatdemguy Sep 2023 #12
Everyone loves deviled eggs.... Karadeniz Sep 2023 #16
I love them MyMission Sep 2023 #30
Cream cheese crab dip. 1WorldHope Sep 2023 #17
Sounds like a good option. MyMission Sep 2023 #31
Stuffed celery is a favorite of mine. I made some for a party last month and they were japple Sep 2023 #18
Another really easy one... bamagal62 Sep 2023 #32
borsin cheese stuffed mushrooms CANADIANBEAVER69 Sep 2023 #33
Pennsylvania Dutch Sushi Freddie Sep 2023 #34
Make a bowl of dressing, Mr.Bill Sep 2023 #35
 

MOMFUDSKI

(7,080 posts)
1. I buy the Doritos
Wed Sep 27, 2023, 08:01 AM
Sep 2023

in the bag. Large - each piece is one-quarter of a whole corn tortilla. Lay them on a large cookie sheet and sprinkle with grated sharp cheddar cheese. Bake at 350 until cheese 🧀 melts and almost browns. Yummy

ProudMNDemocrat

(19,058 posts)
2. A Quick Cheese spread
Wed Sep 27, 2023, 08:03 AM
Sep 2023

2 8oz packages of Philadelphia Cream Cheese
2 Tbsp. Tobasco sauce
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
Sprinkle more Cheese on top
Sprinkle a tad of Chili powder

Mix ingredients in a bowl. Chill in the fridge for an hour before serving with crackers or celery sticks.

mtngirl47

(1,092 posts)
5. Easy: Dates wrapped in bacon
Wed Sep 27, 2023, 08:11 AM
Sep 2023

Use pitted dates, wrap in 1/2 piece of bacon, use a toothpick to hold it in place. Broil until bacon is crispy.

Sweet and savory crowd pleaser.

MyMission

(2,000 posts)
22. Sounds wonderful
Wed Sep 27, 2023, 01:00 PM
Sep 2023

But I should have mentioned vegetarian, so I can't use the recipe for this event.
Appreciate the suggestion! Thanks.

AKwannabe

(6,336 posts)
6. Tortilla -flour
Wed Sep 27, 2023, 08:19 AM
Sep 2023

Cream cheese
Thin sliced ham (or not)
Pickle spears

Spread cream cheese
Add ham
Pickle
Roll
Slice

Pinwheels
They go fast (people eat) and are super easy. No cook

Nittersing

(6,849 posts)
14. or jalapeno pinwheels
Wed Sep 27, 2023, 09:52 AM
Sep 2023

That's been my variation....

Just mixed some diced, pickled jalapenos in the cream cheese, spread on tortillas, roll up, chill, slice

Always a hit at potlucks.

MyMission

(2,000 posts)
23. Excellent option
Wed Sep 27, 2023, 01:02 PM
Sep 2023

I should have mentioned vegetarian, but I see this recipe can be made without ham or meat.
I really like that it's easy and no cook!
Thanks.

mucifer

(24,828 posts)
7. Dates and pecans:
Wed Sep 27, 2023, 08:31 AM
Sep 2023

Open a date

Rip it in half

Put a pecan inside each half

Lightly sprinkle with cinnamon

Yum. If there is a vegan in your group they would appreciate it. 😃

MyMission

(2,000 posts)
24. Wow, this one's a winner!
Wed Sep 27, 2023, 01:05 PM
Sep 2023

Easy, healthy, no cooking involved!
I failed to mentioned the event is vegetarian, so this is a great suggestion.
Thank you.

bamagal62

(3,650 posts)
8. Black bean/corn/feta dip
Wed Sep 27, 2023, 08:37 AM
Sep 2023

1 can black beans rinsed
1 can white shoe peg corn
1 pkg feta cheese
1 bunch chopped green onions

Dressing:
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup vinegar
1/3 cup oil
Garlic or garlic powder to taste
Salt
Pepper

Mix up with dressing and sprinkle onions on top. Serve with Fritos scoops or tortilla chips
Easy and always a hit!

davsand

(13,428 posts)
9. Assuming these are served from a table, how about grape jelly meatballs in a crockpot?
Wed Sep 27, 2023, 08:45 AM
Sep 2023

Premade frozen meatballs in a crockpot cooked with grape jelly, ketchup (or bbq sauce) and a bit of minced onion. You can spice it up by using chili sauce instead of ketchup if you prefer. About 2 or 3 hours in the crockpot is all it takes. It sounds odd, but I promise it's good. Get some nice picks to put out next to the crockpot, and you will likely not take many home.

If you want a more delicate appetizer, you can buy a loaf of cocktail bread, spread some kind of flavored cream cheese (veggie cream cheese, for example) on it, sliced cucumber, and chopped fresh dill over the top. I suggest scoring the cuke before you slice it to make it look more interesting, but that's optional. Added plus is it's not "meat centric" and it's an option for vegetarians. Very basic, but always a solid option for a passed canape.

When you are working with volunteers, sometimes easy and foolproof recipes are handy to have in your recipe box.

MyMission

(2,000 posts)
27. The 2nd recipe will work for me
Wed Sep 27, 2023, 01:11 PM
Sep 2023

It's a vegetarian event, so no meatballs. All food will be on one long food table.
Cream cheese and cucumber will work nicely. Hadn't thought about cocktail bread
Great suggestion. Thanks

cyclonefence

(4,873 posts)
10. A round of brie
Wed Sep 27, 2023, 09:28 AM
Sep 2023

with crust cut off all the way around (this is a treat for the cook, to be put away and enjoyed later). Put it on a cute plate and microwave just 30 secs or so to warm it up. Drizzle it with a little honey and sprinkle with sprigs of fresh thyme. Serve with crustados or whatever it is you call those slices of french bread lightly toasted in the oven (I buy the ones the supermarket already toasted). If you have a fancy butter knife, this is the time to bring it out.

Guaranteed to cement your reputation as the Hostess with the Mostest.

MyMission

(2,000 posts)
28. A great suggestion
Wed Sep 27, 2023, 01:16 PM
Sep 2023

Im trying to avoid folks having to cut up or spread stuff.
I'd thought about spreading or slicing brie on bread or crackers, with assorted jelly or jam as a topper. But I appreciate the suggestion and will use it in the future. Thanks.

MyMission

(2,000 posts)
29. Sounds yummy
Wed Sep 27, 2023, 01:18 PM
Sep 2023

It's a vegetarian event. Someone suggested dates with nuts, and I might use figs also.
Thanks for the suggestion.

thatdemguy

(522 posts)
12. My go to is atomic buffalo turds
Wed Sep 27, 2023, 09:38 AM
Sep 2023

Now that I have your attention.

I dont use the standard way, I make sure I scrape out all the vanes and seeds. And I use cheddar cheese spread instead of cream cheese. I do make sure I leave a seed in a few here or there so some one gets a little heat, but its never hot.

Just google it

MyMission

(2,000 posts)
30. I love them
Wed Sep 27, 2023, 01:21 PM
Sep 2023

But they might be a bit labor intensive for this event. I will consider it, and ask some of the baking group if they want to tackle the job! Appreciate the suggestion.

1WorldHope

(900 posts)
17. Cream cheese crab dip.
Wed Sep 27, 2023, 11:01 AM
Sep 2023

1 cream cheese
1 can crab meat, (not krab)
Half and half
Worcestershire sauce to taste
Red pepper to taste

I quadruple the recipe for a party.
Serve it warm with French bread, or veggies, or bagel chips etc.

MyMission

(2,000 posts)
31. Sounds like a good option.
Wed Sep 27, 2023, 01:35 PM
Sep 2023

My brother's ex used to serve crab dip at his holiday party each year. I will certainly consider this option.
Thanks.

japple

(10,320 posts)
18. Stuffed celery is a favorite of mine. I made some for a party last month and they were
Wed Sep 27, 2023, 11:38 AM
Sep 2023

gobbled up. Stuffings included cheese spread, cream cheese with green olives, sprinkled with "everything bagel" seasoning. I also like "ants on a log" peanut or almond butter topped with raisins. Pimento cheese, hummus, egg salad, or anything spreadable.

bamagal62

(3,650 posts)
32. Another really easy one...
Wed Sep 27, 2023, 01:37 PM
Sep 2023

Get a block of cream cheese. Let it soften. Pour hot pepper jelly over it. Serve with crackers or crusty bread.

CANADIANBEAVER69

(566 posts)
33. borsin cheese stuffed mushrooms
Wed Sep 27, 2023, 01:39 PM
Sep 2023

or any soft herbed cheese spread. clean de-stem and fill the mushrooms and bake at 350 for 20 min or so. Very tasty

Freddie

(9,691 posts)
34. Pennsylvania Dutch Sushi
Wed Sep 27, 2023, 05:27 PM
Sep 2023

Spread cream cheese on a piece of Lebanon balogna, wrap around a dill pickle and slice.
Or (one of my favorites) spread cream cheese on baby rye and top each one with a slice of kosher pickle and a sprinkle of dill.

Mr.Bill

(24,790 posts)
35. Make a bowl of dressing,
Wed Sep 27, 2023, 07:59 PM
Sep 2023

any dressing will do, even a box mix. then make a little ball of it about the size of your thumb from the knuckle to the tip. Wrap half a slice of thin bacon around it and hold in place with a toothpick. Cook it in a toaster oven or regular oven, turning once to get both sides done.

We make these every year on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Make a lot of them, there will never be any of them left over.

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